In February Mr Trump halted graft investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, blaming the law for erecting “excessive barriers to American commerce”. Though Mr Trump loves economic coercion, his special envoy, Ric Grenell, has claimed that his boss frets that “sanctions penalise American companies”.

China’s economic plan has hit a wall, and now the government wants households to carry the weight. For years, Beijing leaned on exports and state-led investment to fuel growth. But with that model losing steam,

Chinese President Xi Jinping conducted a five-day diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia, visiting Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia from April 14 to 18. The strategically timed visit, Xi’s first overseas trip of the year,

U.S.-China trade talks are at a standstill as tariffs, tech restrictions and political tensions strain economic ties between the two superpowers.

Xi’s self-styled image as a leader with absolute authority has roots in his formative years as the son of a revolutionary hero.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger describes the economic effects of President Donald Trump's tariffs on China's job market on 'The Story.'

WASHINGTON - US trade talks with China are “a bit stalled” and getting a deal over the finish line will likely need the direct involvement of President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on May 29.

Beijing is racing ahead in advanced technology, including in robots, satellites and AI—and in some cases is catching up with the U.S.